2013 BP MS 150

April 22, 2013 7:43 AM

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Cassidy Hyman, 11, of Katy, high fives a rider as she heads to the finish line during the 29th Annual BP MS 150 that arrived to Austin, Texas, on Sunday, April 21, 2013. Cassidy was waiting for her mother, Carolyn Hyman, to finish. less

Cassidy Hyman, 11, of Katy, high fives a rider as she heads to the finish line during the 29th Annual BP MS 150 that arrived to Austin, Texas, on Sunday, April 21, 2013. Cassidy was waiting for her mother, ... more

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Riders celebrate as the cross the finish line during the 29th Annual BP MS 150 in Austin on Sunday, April 21, 2013.

Riders celebrate as the cross the finish line during the 29th Annual BP MS 150 in Austin on Sunday, April 21, 2013.

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Reader photo: Chris Kahlich with his son Elliot before starting the MS 150.

Reader photo: Chris Kahlich with his son Elliot before starting the MS 150.

Sandra Mason cheers on the riders at the 29th Annual BP MS 150 trek from Houston to Austin, Saturday, April 20, 2013 at Rhodes Stadium in Katy, Texas. Approximately 12,000 cyclists will embark on the two-day, 180-mile journey to drive awareness for a cure for multiple sclerosis. (AP Photo/The Courier, Alan Warren) less

Sandra Mason cheers on the riders at the 29th Annual BP MS 150 trek from Houston to Austin, Saturday, April 20, 2013 at Rhodes Stadium in Katy, Texas. Approximately 12,000 cyclists will embark on the two-day, ... more

Linda Harris thanks riders as they leave Tully stadium for their trip to Austin during the BP MS 150 on Saturday, April 20, 2013, in Houston. Harris who has multiple sclerosis, says she is absolutely amazed always on the turnout. \"It is just a good feeling seeing all these people trying to help,\" Harris said. less

Linda Harris thanks riders as they leave Tully stadium for their trip to Austin during the BP MS 150 on Saturday, April 20, 2013, in Houston. Harris who has multiple sclerosis, says she is absolutely amazed ... more

Cyclists begin the journey from Tully stadium, one of three starting points, to Austin during the BP MS 150 on Saturday, April 20, 2013, in Houston.

Cyclists begin the journey from Tully stadium, one of three starting points, to Austin during the BP MS 150 on Saturday, April 20, 2013, in Houston.

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Cyclists begin the journey from Tully stadium, one of three starting points, to Austin during the BP MS 150 on Saturday, April 20, 2013, in Houston.

Cyclists begin the journey from Tully stadium, one of three starting points, to Austin during the BP MS 150 on Saturday, April 20, 2013, in Houston.

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Drew Uruski has his picture taken by Gerard Guderian as he attempts a hand stand during a stop along FM 529 towards Bellville on route to Austin during the BP MS 150 on Saturday, April 20, 2013, in Houston.

Drew Uruski has his picture taken by Gerard Guderian as he attempts a hand stand during a stop along FM 529 towards Bellville on route to Austin during the BP MS 150 on Saturday, April 20, 2013, in Houston.

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Cyclists begin the journey from Tully stadium, one of three starting points, to Austin during the BP MS 150 on Saturday, April 20, 2013, in Houston.

Cyclists begin the journey from Tully stadium, one of three starting points, to Austin during the BP MS 150 on Saturday, April 20, 2013, in Houston.

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Travis Parker, 31, of League City, runs towards the finish line carrying his damaged bike during the 29th Annual BP MS 150 that arrived to Austin, Texas, on Sunday, April 21, 2013. Parker had crashed his bike damaging his rear wheel during his fourth MS ride. The BPMS 150 is a 150-mile 2-day bike ride with thousands of cyclist riding from Houston to Austin raising money for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (AP Photo/Austin American-Statesman, Rodolfo Gonzalez) less

Travis Parker, 31, of League City, runs towards the finish line carrying his damaged bike during the 29th Annual BP MS 150 that arrived to Austin, Texas, on Sunday, April 21, 2013. Parker had crashed his bike ... more

Detlef Ross with Team Ion airs up his tires as he prepares to begin his journey from Tully stadium, one of three starting points, to Austin during the BP MS 150 on Saturday, April 20, 2013, in Houston.

Detlef Ross with Team Ion airs up his tires as he prepares to begin his journey from Tully stadium, one of three starting points, to Austin during the BP MS 150 on Saturday, April 20, 2013, in Houston.

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Cyclists with Team Chain Gang prepare to begin their journey from Tully stadium, one of three starting points, to Austin during the BP MS 150 on Saturday, April 20, 2013, in Houston.

Cyclists with Team Chain Gang prepare to begin their journey from Tully stadium, one of three starting points, to Austin during the BP MS 150 on Saturday, April 20, 2013, in Houston.

Jay Alzeerah, left, and his brother Milad unload their bikes as they prepare to begin their journey from Tully stadium, one of three starting points, to Austin during the BP MS 150 on Saturday, April 20, 2013, in Houston. This is the brothers\' first time to participate in the event. less

Jay Alzeerah, left, and his brother Milad unload their bikes as they prepare to begin their journey from Tully stadium, one of three starting points, to Austin during the BP MS 150 on Saturday, April 20, 2013, ... more

Cyclists listen to the National Anthem before the start of the 29th Annual BP MS 150 trek from Houston to Austin, Saturday, April 20, 2013 at Rhodes Stadium in Katy, Texas. Approximately 12,000 cyclists will embark on the two-day, 180-mile journey to drive awareness for a cure for multiple sclerosis. (AP Photo/The Courier, Alan Warren) less

Cyclists listen to the National Anthem before the start of the 29th Annual BP MS 150 trek from Houston to Austin, Saturday, April 20, 2013 at Rhodes Stadium in Katy, Texas. Approximately 12,000 cyclists will ... more

Cyclists listen to the National Anthem before the start of the 29th... Photo-4508944.60726 - GreenwichTime

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A cyclists rides along FM 529 towards Bellville on route to Austin during the BP MS 150 on Saturday, April 20, 2013, in Houston.

A cyclists rides along FM 529 towards Bellville on route to Austin during the BP MS 150 on Saturday, April 20, 2013, in Houston.